Cardinals' Playoff Hopes Dim as Team Slips Below .500

St. Louis faces tough schedule ahead after being swept by the Cincinnati Reds, raising questions about the team's future.

• The Cardinals were outscored 19-4 in a three-game series against the Reds, dropping their record to 60-61.
• Struggles from key players like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado have contributed to the team's decline.
• Starting pitchers Sonny Gray, Erick Fedde, and Kyle Gibson were ineffective against Cincinnati.
• The Cardinals have a challenging schedule ahead, including series against the Dodgers, Brewers, and Yankees.
• Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. may need to reconsider the team's management if playoff hopes are dashed.

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